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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L18 THDMOT history

L18 THD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 172,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

L18 THD grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,517 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 THD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 THD was last recorded at 172,517 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 13,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
159,135 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,382 miles
Average per year
14,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,517 miles
  • 2024 – 159,135 miles
  • 2023 – 142,666 miles
  • 2022 – 127,428 miles
  • 2021 – 109,567 miles
  • 2020 – 100,236 miles
  • 2019 – 87,777 miles
  • 2018 – 70,213 miles
  • 2017 – 54,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,517 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,517 miles (+13,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,517 miles
    Test number
    688379502925
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,135 miles (+16,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,135 miles
    Test number
    878082420407
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,666 miles (+15,238)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    459951223503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,428 miles (+17,861)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,428 miles
    Test number
    622785995832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,567 miles (+9,331)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,567 miles
    Test number
    984741813698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,236 miles (+12,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,236 miles
    Test number
    640828499002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass87,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,777 miles
    Test number
    636294663575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,777 miles (+17,564)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,777 miles
    Test number
    381824141093
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,213 miles (+16,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    264175981988
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass54,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,161 miles
    Test number
    112365221441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 THD

Does L18 THD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 THD is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 THD?
The MOT on L18 THD is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 THD done?
L18 THD was recorded at 172,517 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 14,739 miles a year.
Has L18 THD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 THD has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 THD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L18 THD find?
L18 THD passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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